Adventure Hour at AOOA: September

AOOA and Growing Adventures have teamed up to offer an exciting lineup of hands-on sessions exclusively for kids. Packed with sensory stations, fine and gross motor skill activities, crafts, and movement, these open-ended, child-led adventures spark creativity, fuel curiosity, and inspire joyful exploration outside on the farm!

September 5 – Apple Explorers

We’re kicking off the season with a juicy favorite! From apple play to cozy fall vibes, this session invites children to engage all their senses while exploring what makes this time of year so special.

September 12 – Mud Pie Bakery

Our outdoor bakery is open for business! Kids will be invited to create their own nature-inspired recipes, serve up sensory-rich ‘treats’ and mix up something magical with the materials all around them.

September 19 – Harvest Helpers

We’ll dig, gather, and celebrate the shifting season with a hands-on harvest-themed adventure. Come explore nature’s textures and treasures while working “together” like busy fall farmhands.

September 26 – Forest Friends

Join us as we step into the world of woodland creatures! This nature-based session is all about creative exploration, movement, and sensory discovery inspired by animals big and small

Caregivers are required to stay and actively supervise their children 3 years or younger. While our facilitators guide activities, this is a time for family connection, shared discovery, and nature play together! For older children (4+) who have a bit more independent spirit, parents must remain on the AOOA grounds where they can visit the Farmstand or take a stroll around the property.

Growing Adventures facilitators will not be able to take children to the restroom so please keep this in mind by having your child use the bathroom before the event. We ask that you please stay accessible to your older child(ren) if they require support locating and/or using the bathroom!

Sessions are held rain or shine! Nature-based play is all about embracing the elements, and we encourage families to dress appropriately for the weather. Sessions will continue in rain, mud, or cooler temperatures, as these provide rich sensory and movement experiences.

About the instructor:

Growing Adventures, founded by Meghan Sabbagh and Dani Toohey, is the vision of a mother of two young children and dedicated school-based pediatric occupational therapist (OT), who saw a vital piece of childhood fading away: the joy and developmental benefits of outdoor, nature-based, child-led play. Recognizing the importance of letting children get messy, explore, create, and dig into their natural surroundings, she teamed up with her sister, a fellow outdoor enthusiast OT with a rich background in neurorehabilitation, physical disability and environmental modification. Their mission is to provide both formal outdoor OT services and community events that invite children of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to learn, explore, create, and grow through play.

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